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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.18, 637.94 and 328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.18, 637.94 and 328.43 is: 491.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.18 : 637.94 = 328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.18/637.94 = 328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.18x = 637.94 × 328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.18x = 209,515.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,515.44/426.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.61

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